CPSC2014-12-18
Schneider Electric Recalls PowerPact J-Frame Circuit Breakers Due to Fire, Burn, Electrical Shock Hazards
Schneider Electric USA Inc., of Columbia, Mo., and Tlaxcala, Mexico
Hazard
The circuit breaker will not trip during an overload condition, posing a risk of fire, burns and electrical shock.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circuit breakers and contact Schneider Electric for either a free replacement circuit breaker and a credit of up to $300 per address to cover labor costs for installation by a certified electrician or a handle update kit and a credit of up to $150 per address to cover labor costs for installation by a certified electrician.
Sold at
Authorized Schneider Electric distributors, original equipment manufacturers and in factory assembled panel boards from March 2014 through September 2014 for between $2,900 and $11,200.
Affected count
About 62,500
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States, Mexico
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Circuit breakers
Consumer contact
Schneider Electric USA at (800) 634-8730 any time or online at www.schneider-electric.com and click on Customer Notifications for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Schneider-Electric-Recalls-PowerPact-J-Frame-Circuit-BreakersDon't want to check this manually?
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